Transportation Department officials are tracking a “slight tick-up” in air traffic controllers calling in sick, the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said on Monday, noting that he was concerned that the shutdown was complicating controllers’ ability to focus on their already stressful jobs. https://nyti.ms/4mOedNR | The New York Times

🍂 Fall in NY doesn’t get much better than this! 🍁 It might only take 15 seconds to watch this video, but the real drive is all about slowing down and soaking in the views along the Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway to the top of Whiteface Mountain. Wherever your fall adventures take you, keep these tips in mind: 📵 Put the phone away 👀 Keep your eyes on the road 🚧 Respect our work zones Let’s keep New York’s roads safe while you enjoy every mile of autumn color. | New York State Department